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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,190

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,701

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerHS
TrimLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $39,100
Base Invoice $35,528 $35,581
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation Package   2,125
LED headlights   1,805
Technology Package   3,900
Wide-view front camera   700
Rear spoiler   200
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Navigation Package   1,942
LED headlights   1,552
Technology Package   3,354
Wide-view front camera   602
Rear spoiler   172
Options (change) 7,195 8,730
Options (change) 6,278 7,622
Destination 895 875
Total Price $46,190 $48,705
Total Invoice $42,701 $44,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,534
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerHS
TrimLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6147hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$46,190$48,705
Adjustments for Features-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,775$48,705
Total Invoice$42,701$44,078
Adjustments for Features-3,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,544$44,078

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerHS
TrimLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver attention monitor $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,345$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerHS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in184.8 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested257550%
Total Not Requested255050%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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